Being a Mom at UCLA Law, My Story & Tips

[@OurRichJourney]

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[@ellenhenderson6865]

I'm doing my law school applications now ... at age 50-ish. 17 years as a homeschooling mom and I'm going back to school.

[@OurRichJourney]

Ellen Henderson - AWESOME!!!!!!!! I love that you shared this! You're already done with the LSAT, which is a big hurdle! I think you'll feel a great deal of relief once you get your law school applications done and submitted. You're on your way!!!! Congratulations!!! :)

[@ellenhenderson6865]

+Our Rich Journey Thank You! Yes I hope so, to feel relief...

[@stephaniejsmes8991]

Awesome!

[@sosexymommy]

Ellen, you just inspired me to go to law school I been researching because I wasn’t sure if going to law school at 41 yrs old was a good idea. Thank you!

[@djCurie]

Well done!

[@SAnderson54]

I'm so inspired!! You guys are awesome. I cant wait to meet my hubby & build a legacy and empower others like you two are!

[@OurRichJourney]

Thank you! But why not start empowering others now? I bet you have a lot to share with the world. And maybe while you're doing your great work you'll meet that special guy in the process. He'll know what you're about too. Its a win win!! - Amon

[@danageibel]

"Don't allow people to let you feel extraordinary". What great advice! Thank you

[@OurRichJourney]

Thank you Dana! :)

[@jamesspitzercashout]

As an older couple (in our early 50's, coming up on 25 year anniversary in July) just wanted you both to know that I really appreciate all the life tips you are showing. Some may seem so obvious, but at the same time so so important. That some may get the " A Ha" moment and incorperate them. I play your vids for my college teens when they are sitting with me (when does that ever happen??!!) But I have great kids who listen. So blessed. But as you may also know, hearing the messsges from someone other then my wife and I, it seems to sink in more..you know. All your vids are amazing, short, to the point with so much info in the sweetest calm and yet with such a professional delivery. Thank you!! Even at my age...Join the Journey!!!

[@OurRichJourney]

Thank you so much for writing this comment. We talked about it several times throughout the day because it left such a positive and inspiring impression on us. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

[@crosswhitney09]

Wow! I watch your videos ALL the time and never realized you went to law school “later” in life! I’m about to take the journey and it just feels so great knowing where you all are now and your journey along the way. Thank you so much for making this video and sharing so much of your journey with us. ❤

[@mannylokuras]

Me and my girl are almost on the same situation, I can't thank you enough for all the things I learned from you guys. I love your videos. Thank you for everything.

[@tonyalaw8197]

I thought I had watched all your videos until I ran across this one today. The level of dedication, flexibility, focus in everything you guys do is just amazing. Amazing 👏! You guys just keep inspiring me. 🙏 Thank you! Thank you!

[@markom2928]

So true! Once more great video guys. I also got back to my studies after a long break and from my experience I can say that I paid a big price for being shy and feeling embraced to ask for help and assistance. Get any help that can get you closer to achieving your goal. Be nice and polite but ask for help if you need it. It's the same with procrastination, if you can't eliminate it by yourself, ask for help. Strong support system is a huge asset!

[@OurRichJourney]

Thank you! And thank your for adding to the conversation with more great insight and advice!

[@wrightonrice]

Wow! This is an amazing story. I don't have kids but I'm older and getting into the music industry. All of your tips will help me, especially on asking for help and being confident even if I'm around younger artists and musicians. Thanks for your transparency and congrats to you, Amon , and the family!

[@Grace_Filled_Homeschool]

Great advice. My husband is one semester away from grad school and we’ve done it starting with 4 kids and now ending with 6 whom I have homeschooled the whole time. We’ve lived on campus to save money, my husband works full time on campus so his tuition is covered except for fees which are nominal compared to the thousands we are saving. He borrows any books he can & purchases used what he can’t. We take advantage of the student bread line and live VERY frugally. He will graduate in May 2019 and we will be debt free with savings!!

[@OurRichJourney]

Mary Smiley - Wow! Your family sounds amazing!!!! Congratulations on all of your accomplishments - your husband one semester away from graduating and you homeschooling 6 kids AND doing this debt free with savings???!!!! So very cool!!!!! :)

[@Grace_Filled_Homeschool]

Our Rich Journey Thank you! You both are so inspiring.

[@sandrass560]

You are very inspiring dear Mary Smiley. It is wonderful to hear your story. Just wonderful.

[@Grace_Filled_Homeschool]

Sandra Sebitosi thank you so much!

[@melaniesmith1928]

You guys are so open to sharing your experiences. We appreciate that!

[@OurRichJourney]

Melanie Smith - We're so glad that you like it! Thanks so much for the support!!!

[@Lizzy823]

Loved this! I'm also an attorney, so great to hear your story Christina. Would love to hear about how your finances were affected while in law school, how you paid for law school, etc. Also, do you guys have an Instagram!?

[@OurRichJourney]

Thank you! We'll have to do a video on our finances in law school. Our savings rate was definitely not 60%. LOL. To pay for school we worked as resident advisors at the graduated family housing complex we lived at. We also received scholarships and paid the rest out of pocket. Christina worked over the summers and I side hustled a lot. We do have an Instagram. You can find the link in the "About" section of our channel or find us @richjourney . Thanks for the question!

[@ginasmith9641]

good point! how did y'all pay for everything. How did you do the fasfa if you did?

[@Cubalibre7376]

What a great and inspirational video! Thank you for sharing. You guys are full of love and positive energy. 💕💕

[@OurRichJourney]

Zaida Artiaga - Thank you! That's such a sweet comment!

[@bettyytseng]

Thank you for sharing your story! It's very inspiring! I am in my mid 40s and was applying for medical school. (I went back to school and took all the science classes ) After giving birth to my child and found out that I have a pancreatic tumor, I halted on the medical school application. I wanted badly to show my daughter that woman can do anything regardless of their gender, age and race! But there are still lots of obstacles. (ie. I still don't feel financially secure and feel the need to make money now for our family in case my health goes south). Medical school is 8+ years with average of $30K-$50K/ year tuition. I wonder if you can shed some lights on how you did the cost- analysis (ie whether its worth to go back to school in the later stage of life) & how you decided to go back to school. Also, how do you plan to use your degree now that you are retiring. Thanks for sharing! Sorry for the long message. Betty & Alex from Berkeley, CA

[@brotherman1363]

Beautiful story

[@OurRichJourney]

Brother Man Thank you so much 😊❤️

[@oasis3808]

You guys are very inspiring! Thank you for sharing your awesome story. Cristina, you're not old 😂. You're beautiful and smart and you're blessed with a supportive spouse and children. More power to you both. 👌

[@OurRichJourney]

Aww! Thank you so much. You just made our day :-)

[@jojieyabo550]

Great content, great couple! Thank you for spreading good vibes in YT... i miss seeing your hubby with his glasses 😊

[@OurRichJourney]

Jojie Yabo - So sweet! Thanks for your positivity! Amon is going to have to get those glasses back on (just need to figure out how to eliminate the glare from the camera lights)! Hehe!

[@Sundown34]

Love the channel

[@OurRichJourney]

Thank you!

[@davidswann6154]

So for your 3rd year you transferred to UC Berkeley. How did that process go? Is it easy to do? How did Berkeley look at you? What is life like after graduating? Thanks!

[@TravelingAna]

very informative but the music is too distracting

[@caperi2009]

Thank you so much for sharing this journey of your life’s. What were you doing before studying law? Do you have another mayor?

[@OurRichJourney]

Carolina Pena - Yes - I have an M.S. and B.S. in psychology. I did a lot of cool things with my psychology degree, but I ultimately wanted to go to law school. I'm really glad I did it! :)

[@EmilyRTurk]

I wondered this, too! Congrats on all your hard work, Christina!

[@ShawtyReal01]

Awesome video! I'm revisiting the video as I am struggling with justifying the desire to go back to school for a second graduate degree. I have a significant amount of debt from my first two degrees, the earnings potential in my field is on the lower end. Honestly, earning a comfortable salary is often the exception and not the rule. I am in the beginning stages of FI, going back to school will take me out of the working field for a similar length of time investment as law school (and cost similarly). My question is what led you to make your decision to go back to school and how did you justify the set back this might have had on your FIRE journey? (I realized my question is based on the assumptions that you had student loan debt, this decision was made during your FIRE journey, and that you might have accumulated some debt during law school( as that would likely be my realty). What additional advice would you give or questions that I can ask myself to guide me to the right decision? Thank you in advance for reading/ responding! -Bria

[@sherrytee2962]

What do you guys call Spain? Am I mishearing? Even more confused when you showed the commute.....:(

[@OurRichJourney]

We don't live in Spain anymore. We moved from Spain to Los Angeles, CA so that Christina could start law school. While she was in law school I was working in San Francisco, CA and would commute between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Did I answer you question? Thanks for asking! -Amon

[@Ladyludagotsuga]

Maybe i missed out but did you have students loans when you were in law school? If so how did you pay them on your fire journey?

[@mamabear139]

Wow I have been looking for a channel that addresses being an older parenting student in law school. Even thought of starting one! I am interested in attending UCLA Law school, but the idea that it’s full time is incredibly intimidating to me. I finished my Psych degree at UCLA when my kids were 6 and 9, and i think I accepted less from myself because I figured I had that circumstantial excuse. How did you find the workload and balance it with your kids’ lives? I’m so amazed that you did this while your husband was working away! The settling and confidence tips are resonating with me.

[@b23902390]

Thanks for the video. I shared it with my sister who is a new mom and in law school in Chicago. (BTW, I'm an urban planner as well--academic and practitioner)

[@MPR2]

How did you two meet? ;)

[@OurRichJourney]

In college! That's the first article we wrote for our website (hopefully, to be posted soon) - how we met. It's a pretty funny story, how we met! :)

[@khaedirdar2021]

Hy.. Are u still in law schol of ucla?

[@patriciafinn4563]

Terrific video. Inspiring! When one has a 'Can do' mind set anything is possible.

[@OurRichJourney]

Patricia Finn - thank you so much!!! Glad you liked the video!!! :)

[@kwarmrakseadum9083]

You guys make such an amazing team!

[@OurRichJourney]

Kwarm Rak Sea Dum - such a sweet comment! Thank you so much!!! :)

[@antoinettepeeps1]

Love this! As a single mom in my last semester of undergrad, I feel you gave some excellent pointers. I am applying for law schools now and know I will need more support when I start next fall! I am just learning to ask for and accept help ! Thanks for sharing your journey!

[@OurRichJourney]

antoinettepeeps1 - A single mom in your last semester AND applying for law school - Congratulations!!! You have a very inspiring story, which I'm sure your kids will really appreciate when they are older! :)

[@brotherman1363]

I'm pulling for you

[@Haumea879]

Antoinettepeeps1 How did you manage to cover housing cost? I'm single mother and trying to figure it out. Congratulations on your hard work.

[@ashtonmccants]

Inspiring story Christina. Can’t wait to hear Aman’s. Grad school was definitely tough. I loved how you guys remained a team throughout the rigors of law school. Keep the videos coming. I really look forward to them!

[@OurRichJourney]

Thank you Ashton! We also look forward to hearing from you on our videos. Your comments are so inspiring. You've kept us motivated from the very beginning. Thank you so much!

[@ashtonmccants]

@@OurRichJourney No problem guys. I know how much goes into these videos. My wife and I learn so much from your channel and really appreciate how you guys approach every video with a team mindset. This inspires us to continue to grind together and hit our ambitious goals. Thank you guys so much for what you do. We are patiently waiting for the next video/life lesson!

[@OurRichJourney]

Thank you Ashton! We love your support and positivity!!! :)

[@SharmaineHerreraRamos]

I am a first year law student, with 2 boys, 6 years old and a 4 month old baby. I am also a working mom. I am excited to continue my law school journey and to finally get the title "Atty. " I just started vlogging and I really search for videos like these for me to be motivated. Goid luck to all of us mothers at law school 😍🤗

[@keioakawright4629]

How is it going?

[@AmitSharma-rd6nu]

Just luv u guys

[@OurRichJourney]

Amit - You are too sweet!!! We LOVE your support! Thank you so much for watching and commenting.

[@chrisnerairey6856]

Wow! I love, love, love you guys. Been a blessing finding you guys and this channel. Hoping you would share some things you can do to pay for grad school in a future video. Keep up the phenomenal job u guys

[@OurRichJourney]

Thank you! And we're so glad you discovered us. Paying for grad school is a great topic! We'll certainly do a video!

[@Kamase318]

Amazing! And I remember when you guys only had about 6,000 subscribers. You're absolutely inspiring. QUESTIONS: Living so far away from your extended families ( Moms, Dads, Brothers, Sisters, etc.), do you miss them? Do you ever get homesick for the States?)

[@OurRichJourney]

Kamase - Thank you so much for the positive support! We're fortunate that we have some family living here in Japan. Of course, it's not the same as having our entire extended family here with us! :( We do get home sick every now and then, but (fortunately) we get to travel often. We make it back to the states quite a bit - for work and for vacation! :)

[@ekhamidova]

You are my favorite FI channel. My husband and I are following your footsteps. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the service you provide to all of us in pursuit of FI. Christina, your story is so similar to mine! I was 34 when I got into grad school, our son was 3,5 y.o., and the school was 5 hours away! I studied like a maniac during the week and commuted 10 hours both ways every weekend just to spend time with my family. Got pregnant during final year (still dont remember how did this happened, lol). By the time of my surgical rotation I was in my 3rd trimester with a gigantic belly. Had to walk into the OR with confidence despite all the stares and judgments from the residents and other students. Worked triple hard just to prove I deserve to be there. Took my final tests a week after my son was born. Three months later got a job at the specialty I always wanted. You are absolutely right: 1. Family support is everything!!!! 2. We can always figure it out!! Again, thank you thank you for all you do!!!!

[@KhemistryIBMOR]

Impressive achievement. ...and I pop my collar to your husband for providing invaluable support to you.

[@ellahu1788]

Would you please share some advice on careers and ways to promote /present yourself at work or during annual reviews.BTW, YOU GUYS ROCK! Very inspiring and thank you for sharing.

[@OurRichJourney]

Ella Hu - Thank you so much! LOVE your comment! AND . . . I think you've given us a great video idea!!! :)

[@mel4845]

I wanna say you two are on fire! I have learned so much I have been using your tips and sharing the videos with my friends and family. I wish I had your knowledge to finances when I was your age. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 congratulates to you both. Have you done a video for us old folks? On how to play catch up? I been following 7 baby steps.

[@OurRichJourney]

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[@peterpiper5300]

Hi. Im curious about the culture of US lawschools. Do the law professors lecture? What i mean is if the assignment is chapters 1 to 3 for the next meeting, will the professor lecture/discuss these topics or will the professor just ask questions without explaining or giving any lecture?

[@zknight4481]

I’m so glad you’re talking about this. There’s so little content from mothers in law school. I’m starting law school in 2 years, at 27 and I’ll have a 6 year old. I’m constantly looking for someone who has the some at home responsibilities who went to law school to tell myself that if somebody else did it, so can I. It’s hard to watch law school experience content from non-parents bc they’re viewing it through a different lense with less responsibilities outside of law school. Anyway, thank you for telling your story. You have no idea how many people it’s inspiring

[@Rampaigee]

I'm studying for the bar with 15 month old. A support system is vital. I'm so grateful for my daughter's dad, her daycare, and other family members helping out.

[@zknight4481]

I’m in a very similar situation and I’m already in the mentality of saying no to everything. Understanding that I’m not a traditional student so I will have to miss certain experiences. For me, that’s determining whether I should go to my state school or Harvard because I’ll have less of a support system if I go to Harvard and it feels almost… unrealistic to go to an Ivy League as a parent. Like the old person who can’t get go of their youth. Idk why I don’t feel that way about state schools or even community college. I’m trying to figure out if I’m right to turn down Harvard law or not and it’s been eating me up but just hearing another parent and law student mention the fact that you have to say no to stuff you might want to do has made me feel so much less alone in that burden of “missing out”, if you will

[@rubib7150]

Both my husband and I are going to law school next year and we have a toddler. The great thing is that her daycare is going to be at the university which would hopefully make things easier. However, I know it is going to be a tough ride but I have confidence that we'll manage it together. I was hoping to hear from you how the process of finding a job for you must have been. Did you have to face difficulties due to your age? Once you started working, how did you manage long working hours as an attorney? I am going to be 38 years old on my graduation and I hear that my job opportunities are going to be very limited. What is your experience?

[@AmyMorales0712]

This is inspiring as an aspiring law student with a 1 year old. She'll be 2 when I start school next year 🙏🙏🙏

[@techstrolls_with_vibha]

Hey you both are awesome... I wanted to know your zodiac s.. really curious 😀

[@beautyteen15]

This was so helpful!!!!

[@cypadmore3220]

Great to hear. We are on our way to Spain. Why Sevilla and what were you doing there?

[@OurRichJourney]

Spain is amazing! You'll really enjoy it. Make sure to also get to Portugal. We worked for a company near Seville. I did urban planning and Christina did research (psychology) at the University of Seville and then accounting for same company I worked for.

[@ReadingTimeWithZa]

Great vid as usual! You guys have such a unique journey! Love it!

[@OurRichJourney]

Elizabeth Avinu Consulting - thank you so much for the sweet comment! :)

[@alona724]

Awesome video!! It would have been cool to also hear how you paid for the degree.

[@cassie8839]

Thanks

[@tigerrx7]

Oh my this is so inspiring!!! Same situation here. Currently working as an aerospace engineer but I wanna go to law school and I’m scared because I fear I am an age (32) where I do not have the opportunity to do so, family obligations, same exact as yourself. Ok I’m getting ready to jump in, whew!!!

[@OurRichJourney]

We say....GO FOR IT! We'll be cheering for you so please come back and share your journey with us :-)

[@thinktransnational]

As always, your videos are awesome. I don't have any children or a family to take care of, but I did just get accepted into a graduate program for this fall and I will be a full-time student, while working a full-time job. It'll be a lot, I know, but I'm going into this journey with the mentality that this is only for the short-term and will serve to benefit me in the long run. Can't wait to see the part two of this video!

[@OurRichJourney]

Thank you so much! And congrats on starting graduated school..and WOW...working full-time!!! You are amazing! You're going to do great and when you graduate you'll impress employers with your ability to do it all. Please come back and let us know how your first year goes. We'll be rooting for you :-)

[@karlameza5029]

loved this! I get the OMG how do you do it all...and truly find myself having that extraordinary mindset...thanks for that TIP! currently in Grad school 1 more yr. left-it's temporary!

[@OurRichJourney]

Thank you! And Congrats on only having one year left!!! We are so excited for you!

[@DWEthiopia]

Thank you for directing me to this video! I am so glad to hear you guys are from the LA area. I live in the LA area. I think you guys are truly amazing people. Very inspirational. I will be following you guys on all social media platforms.

[@OurRichJourney]

Thank you so much! We love LA. We haven't been back in a couple of years but hope to visit this summer.

[@volpen0049]

fyi i binge watched a bunch of videos this morning and felt that i should come back and like them all, this video reminds me of when my wife went back to school to complete her masters, i'll never forget how she brought our daughter to class for several months, you're both awesome keep up the great work!

[@OurRichJourney]

Thank you so much for the kind words. Your note made me smile. I bet that left an impression on your daughter as well. Thanks again :-)

[@clementine4133]

Thank you, very inspiring, your videos are a mine of inspiration, motivation and details information to a rich sensible successful happy journey.

[@OurRichJourney]

Thank you! Its our pleasure to share our journey....especially when we hear its inspired others :-)

[@karend7487]

Thanks for the awesome video! So glad I found your channel! You have great financial inspiration and tips and this video spoke to me as a mother of grown kids, full time job and working on my degree!

[@OurRichJourney]

Go super MOM!!! Congrats raising your children and starting another phase in your life!

[@julissalarios1119]

Hello! How did you finance your law degree, did you apply for scholarships ?

[@OurRichJourney]

Julissa Larios We paid for it with scholarships, house hacking, and savings. Amon was working full-time during this period so that was very helpful.

[@ccwoof_763]

This is very inspiring! Thank you for sharing. Will keep all the tips in mind when I go back to school.

[@OurRichJourney]

Great! So glad it helps! I found that I had a greater appreciation for school as a returning student! :)

[@erinfrancisco8707]

Wow, this is amazing. I’ve been contemplating going back to grad school, but because of costs, I’ve held back.

[@faiezaabrahams3841]

This video was so relatable as I am also an urban planner and decided to go back to study further at 45 yrs old...15 yrs after I last studied. Especially the part of asking for help from students.....my childrens ages. 😁

[@curtisdaniellemccoy2837]

My Wife and I just truly enjoy and relate so much your channel!!! I am wondering have you all made the video yet with Amon's job background like you mentioned on this video? I am asking because I am curious as I feel his background work wise relates to mine. I have a Civil Engineering background, and NEVER even really heard of Urban Planning until your channel, because I didn't hear much about it!! Thank you for your time and I look forward to that video if you haven't already made it!!

[@vtheb1299]

I can relate very much. I went back to school for another degree too and everyone was 10 years younger. When I got to the PhD level, the situation was very mixed: some younger and some older people. I think for a PhD it's actually an asset to be a bit older.

[@charli6949]

Congratulations, Christina! Add me to the chorus of the inspired. This video is personal for me and it causes me to take a second look at my dreams.

[@OurRichJourney]

Thank you for the inspiring us also!! And GO after those dreams! Whatever they may be, start to think positively about taking them on. And surround yourself with people that give you positive vibes to keep you moving forward.

[@charli6949]

Our Rich Journey Thanks so much!

[@nadiasmith2440]

I didn’t understand ur point when u said u don’t let people think because I have kids u are making extra effort to come to school. Would u explain your point better please.

[@courtsidewithcev8709]

Amazing! God bless you guys

[@ginasmith9641]

Christine and Amahn, I'm so encouraged by this one particular video. I'm just overjoyed at y'all s unity as a family and inspired to do the same. I want to go back to school soooo bad but I just separated from my husband and me and my kids are starting this journey of independence and it's scary. However, I need a bachelor degree and preferably a master degree for my job and I will make so much more money. I love all y'all s videos and I'm a big fan on saving money and all the hacks y'all talk about. Thanks for what you do.

[@oliverram3243]

Studying for the bar exam now. I hope I can FIRE in ten years. Wish me luck!

[@sosexymommy]

Thank you Our Rich Journey for sharing! U helped give me the push I was looking for.

[@speeddash4979]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@OurRichJourney]

Thank you so much for watching our story :-)

[@hendystein367]

I would love to hear more about your daily routine, like how you managed to do your reading/outlining while taking care of your kids after school hours. I'm about to start law school with a newborn and I'm a wee bit anxious about that 😬

[@Bob-fu1hn]

What did you’ll do in Spain?

[@OurRichJourney]

I was doing urban planning and Christina coaching and studying for the LSAT.

[@JenGaGa]

I plan to attend law school Fall 2021 🙈

[@erjanica25]

I know this is an older video, but I'm curious what you were doing before and what made you choose law school.

[@MsJanielove]

I might've missed this, but what type of federal lawyer were you before you all retired?

[@bud2eagle]

Thanks for the share. So for both of you, are the Vlog Videos a side **gig** you do?

[@OurRichJourney]

bud2eagle - Great question! It's a little bit of everything! :) Since we live in Japan and travel a lot, we have videos on that. And, of course, we also have videos on financial independence (making, saving, and investing money). Also, when we see a lot of the same comments, we think of other video idea. For example, we saw a lot of comments about what we do for work (I think because we did a working abroad video). Because of that, we decided to do a video on law school! :)

[@bud2eagle]

@@OurRichJourney got it. Y'all are inspiring. Side hustling ain't easy tho we need to do it. Best always!

[@hersoul7775]

you guys are so admirable. your personalities alone want me to change my money habits lol

[@sharonhelleman7378]

How did you end up in Japan?

[@OurRichJourney]

For our jobs! :) Originally, we moved to San Diego after we graduated from undergrad, then we moved to Spain, then Japan, then back to Spain, then LA & the Bay Area, then back to Japan - lots of moving! :)

[@2eyeluvmac2]

You two are so inspiring. Thank you.

[@Rwynn-q8k]

You guys are awesome!

[@olliepolly2825]

How does she only make $70,000 as a lawyer and retire at 40? Is the abc article correct?

[@Happy-B-W]

Ollie Polly I think the amount is after all taxes paid.

[@aghoghookotie-oyearone3602]

I have been thinking of going to law school but so scared. I am freaking 35 how do i start?

[@OurRichJourney]

Aghogho Okotie-Oyearone - It can be scary at first, but also very rewarding! I started by reaching out to people I had met who were attorneys - to find out about what law school was like and also more about the field of law. I also read books about law school. I also spent a good deal of time studying for the LSAT. You CAN do it!!! :)